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RickBost · 04-15-2010, 06:32 PM

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info and help. well today i was on cl looking for parts and found a 67 chevy lwb for $650 and bought it. So now i am scared my wife is going to kill me. haha well she loves these old things at least. Name: 67 chevy right side.jpg
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RickBost · 04-15-2010, 06:33 PM

sorry about the wierd format i am still new only been on here a week

big mike71 · 04-15-2010, 07:18 PM

I don't know how you did that, But welcome aboard.

RickBost · 04-15-2010, 08:12 PM

thank you i am very happy to be on here you all have been alot of help

oldblue1968chevy · 04-15-2010, 08:18 PM

sweet!!!

I hope she understands!!! Tell her its a long term investment!!

srea76 · 04-15-2010, 09:28 PM

welcome.

VA72C10 · 04-15-2010, 10:14 PM

welcome...sounds like a good deal on the LWB.

ShredSled · 04-15-2010, 10:42 PM

wow, addictive bug or not, looks like you scored yourself quite a deal right there! Nice truck!

and what do they say... "It's easier to ask forgiveness than it is to ask for permission", or something along those lines, haha!

RickBost · 04-15-2010, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by ShredSled

wow, addictive bug or not, looks like you scored yourself quite a deal right there! Nice truck!

and what do they say... "It's easier to ask forgiveness than it is to ask for permission", or something along those lines, haha!

that may be the case but i still gotta dig outa the dog house

dan42 · 04-15-2010, 11:49 PM

It's all good. You can always sleep in your truck. You scored on that '67 big. Welcome to the board!

nickp51chevy · 04-16-2010, 12:23 AM

I've been wanting to get a second one also, but I think that my wife really would kill me.

Welcome to the board. You came to the right place for info on these ol' things.

**WestButteTruck** · 04-16-2010, 12:35 AM

Welcome! I think there used to be a lot more people like yourself on here..........but their wives have killed them.

**Stocker** · 04-16-2010, 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by RickBost

that may be the case but i still gotta dig outa the dog house

Nope, you just build a comfortable, well-equipped doghouse!!

also...

Jacfourteen · 04-16-2010, 01:14 AM

welcome to the board! Those are some nice looking trucks, and a good deal on the lwb. Tell her you bought it for her!

RickBost · 04-16-2010, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Jacfourteen

welcome to the board! Those are some nice looking trucks, and a good deal on the lwb. Tell her you bought it for her!

i tried that but she thinks that i bought it to get my dodge cummins back from her so it didnt go over very well

RickBost · 04-19-2010, 12:30 AM

Well my wife took to the truck so now she wants it for herself. So the plans for it have changed. We are now going to take the old 4 speed out and put in a borgwarner t-5 and put a tpi on it. go to something like 3.07 gears in the rear. and probably put her down 2" in the front and 3" in the rear. paint her green and white and call it done. however the main piority is jusr to get it running and driving for her plan to get it started for the first time by the end of the week.

nickp51chevy · 04-19-2010, 12:56 AM

I like the plans for it. There is a guy round here that put a T-5 is his 68, and he said that he loves it.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 04-19-2010, 10:20 AM

Welcome to the board looks like you scored yourself a nice ride.

RickBost · 04-19-2010, 07:09 PM

Score i got the t-5 out of 86 camaro today from my cousin in everson $200 cant beat than but now need the bell housing and all the clutch stuff. found out that my dad may have a tpi out of a 87 camaro but he says it needs tubes but he is willing to give it to me all i have to do is ship it. that leaves all the wiring and ecu to buy.

but first things frist i need to find a radiator and fan for it.
also hard desion do i want atx wheel or center lines. i have the atx but my cousin wants to trade for his center lines.

anyone got any places to buy the missing stuff

RickBost · 02-11-2011, 01:46 AM

Well I guess an update is due. I came home from afghanistan november and on this past sunday was my first time home since then. I am proud to say that i got the truck moving under its own power for the first time since i have owned it. heres some things i did to it, I put a big block radiator in it, clutch linkages, custom made a clutch fan out of a ford fan off of a 5.0, wired the entire engine bay, and got an engine to start for the first time since i onwed it.
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VA72C10 · 02-11-2011, 02:03 AM

Congrats on getting it running!!!

67chevy1series · 02-11-2011, 02:06 AM

congrats man! cool beans! i need to get my 67 running....

capev86 · 02-11-2011, 02:31 AM

i would suggest something around a 3.42.....perfect compromise between the 3.73 and 3.07/3.08. and tbi will get you good economy too.

my dad's 99 burb 2wd w/ 350 and overdrive gets 22mpg with a 3.42 rear and has plenty of towing power. his previous 87 burb got a best of 18 w/ wimpy 3.08 and didn't lose any mileage with a 3.73 swap. the 3.08 was too soft and the trans was always shift hunting on all these new england hills.

04-15-2010, 06:32 PM	#1
RickBost Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Sumas WA Posts: 92	I caught the bug my wife is going to kill me. on sunday i bought 72 gmc jimmy 4x4 and my dad told me to go here to info and help. well today i was on cl looking for parts and found a 67 chevy lwb for $650 and bought it. So now i am scared my wife is going to kill me. haha well she loves these old things at least.

04-15-2010, 06:33 PM	#2
RickBost Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Sumas WA Posts: 92	Re: I caught the bug sorry about the wierd format i am still new only been on here a week

04-15-2010, 07:18 PM	#3
big mike71 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: independence mo Posts: 2,111	Re: I caught the bug I don't know how you did that, But welcome aboard. __________________ I'm not as good as I once was, But I'm as good once as I ever was.

04-15-2010, 08:12 PM	#4
RickBost Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Sumas WA Posts: 92	Re: I caught the bug thank you i am very happy to be on here you all have been alot of help __________________ 72 GMC Jimmy 8" lift 38" super swampers 77 GMC C15 High Seirra Short Step lowered 6/8 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...53#post8999053 1972 Plymouth Roadrunner 2005 Cadillac Escalade 2014 Ram Ecodiesel

04-15-2010, 08:18 PM	#5
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: I caught the bug sweet!!! I hope she understands!!! Tell her its a long term investment!! __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

04-15-2010, 09:28 PM	#6
srea76 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Hazlehurst, Ga. Posts: 822	Re: I caught the bug welcome. __________________ 1972 Custom Deluxe LT1 Gen V Swap "Green Lantern" 1984 Silverado Red Baron-72 c10 Project

04-15-2010, 10:14 PM	#7
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: I caught the bug welcome...sounds like a good deal on the LWB. __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

04-15-2010, 10:42 PM	#8
ShredSled Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 159	Re: I caught the bug wow, addictive bug or not, looks like you scored yourself quite a deal right there! Nice truck! and what do they say... "It's easier to ask forgiveness than it is to ask for permission", or something along those lines, haha! __________________ get it!

04-15-2010, 11:49 PM	#10
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: I caught the bug It's all good. You can always sleep in your truck. You scored on that '67 big. Welcome to the board! __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

04-16-2010, 12:23 AM	#11
nickp51chevy Registered Chevy Owner Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Snohomish, wa Posts: 1,557	Re: I caught the bug I've been wanting to get a second one also, but I think that my wife really would kill me. Welcome to the board. You came to the right place for info on these ol' things. __________________ Love is fleeting, but Chevy trucks are forever!!!! 1970 Chevy CST C10 long box 350/400 2008 Chevy Silverado short box 4x4 Had; 1951 Chevy short box 307/T5 1988 Chevy shot box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C20 long box 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 350/350

04-16-2010, 12:35 AM	#12
WestButteTruck Kung Fu Master Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Montana Posts: 547	Re: I caught the bug Welcome! I think there used to be a lot more people like yourself on here..........but their wives have killed them. __________________ 72 GMC SuperCustom 4x4 1972 Chevrolet Cheyenne Super 4x4

04-16-2010, 01:14 AM	#14
Jacfourteen Big Red - Now its a SWB! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oroville, Ca Posts: 1,624	Re: I caught the bug welcome to the board! Those are some nice looking trucks, and a good deal on the lwb. Tell her you bought it for her! __________________ 68 3/4 ton (Project)-350 Small Block, .030 over, 10:1 comp, 3998993 heads, C3BX edelbrock intake, comp cams XE268, Holley 670 SA, long tube headers, dual flow 40's, E-fan, Alum rad, currently under the knife getting shortened and bagged build thread 41 3/4 ton (wife's)-flatbed, fully restored to original 01 Tahoe LT 4WD (my daily driver)-Magnaflow Muffler, Rollin on 22's 02 Ford Mustang Convertable (Wife's Car)-Flowmaster 50, Clear corners, Intake, sittin on 18's

04-19-2010, 12:30 AM	#16
RickBost Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Sumas WA Posts: 92	Re: I caught the bug Well my wife took to the truck so now she wants it for herself. So the plans for it have changed. We are now going to take the old 4 speed out and put in a borgwarner t-5 and put a tpi on it. go to something like 3.07 gears in the rear. and probably put her down 2" in the front and 3" in the rear. paint her green and white and call it done. however the main piority is jusr to get it running and driving for her plan to get it started for the first time by the end of the week. __________________ 72 GMC Jimmy 8" lift 38" super swampers 77 GMC C15 High Seirra Short Step lowered 6/8 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...53#post8999053 1972 Plymouth Roadrunner 2005 Cadillac Escalade 2014 Ram Ecodiesel

04-19-2010, 12:56 AM	#17
nickp51chevy Registered Chevy Owner Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Snohomish, wa Posts: 1,557	Re: I caught the bug I like the plans for it. There is a guy round here that put a T-5 is his 68, and he said that he loves it. __________________ Love is fleeting, but Chevy trucks are forever!!!! 1970 Chevy CST C10 long box 350/400 2008 Chevy Silverado short box 4x4 Had; 1951 Chevy short box 307/T5 1988 Chevy shot box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C20 long box 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 350/350

04-19-2010, 10:20 AM	#18
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,601	Re: I caught the bug Welcome to the board looks like you scored yourself a nice ride. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..



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04-19-2010, 07:09 PM	#19
RickBost Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Sumas WA Posts: 92	Re: I caught the bug Score i got the t-5 out of 86 camaro today from my cousin in everson $200 cant beat than but now need the bell housing and all the clutch stuff. found out that my dad may have a tpi out of a 87 camaro but he says it needs tubes but he is willing to give it to me all i have to do is ship it. that leaves all the wiring and ecu to buy. but first things frist i need to find a radiator and fan for it. also hard desion do i want atx wheel or center lines. i have the atx but my cousin wants to trade for his center lines. anyone got any places to buy the missing stuff __________________ 72 GMC Jimmy 8" lift 38" super swampers 77 GMC C15 High Seirra Short Step lowered 6/8 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...53#post8999053 1972 Plymouth Roadrunner 2005 Cadillac Escalade 2014 Ram Ecodiesel

02-11-2011, 01:46 AM	#20
RickBost Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Sumas WA Posts: 92	Re: I caught the bug Well I guess an update is due. I came home from afghanistan november and on this past sunday was my first time home since then. I am proud to say that i got the truck moving under its own power for the first time since i have owned it. heres some things i did to it, I put a big block radiator in it, clutch linkages, custom made a clutch fan out of a ford fan off of a 5.0, wired the entire engine bay, and got an engine to start for the first time since i onwed it. __________________ 72 GMC Jimmy 8" lift 38" super swampers 77 GMC C15 High Seirra Short Step lowered 6/8 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...53#post8999053 1972 Plymouth Roadrunner 2005 Cadillac Escalade 2014 Ram Ecodiesel

02-11-2011, 01:54 AM	#21
RickBost Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Sumas WA Posts: 92	Re: I caught the bug __________________ 72 GMC Jimmy 8" lift 38" super swampers 77 GMC C15 High Seirra Short Step lowered 6/8 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...53#post8999053 1972 Plymouth Roadrunner 2005 Cadillac Escalade 2014 Ram Ecodiesel

02-11-2011, 01:59 AM	#22
RickBost Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Sumas WA Posts: 92	Re: I caught the bug __________________ 72 GMC Jimmy 8" lift 38" super swampers 77 GMC C15 High Seirra Short Step lowered 6/8 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...53#post8999053 1972 Plymouth Roadrunner 2005 Cadillac Escalade 2014 Ram Ecodiesel

02-11-2011, 02:03 AM	#23
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: I caught the bug Congrats on getting it running!!! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

02-11-2011, 02:06 AM	#24
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: I caught the bug congrats man! cool beans! i need to get my 67 running....

02-11-2011, 02:31 AM	#25
capev86 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Eliot, Maine Posts: 1,314	Re: I caught the bug i would suggest something around a 3.42.....perfect compromise between the 3.73 and 3.07/3.08. and tbi will get you good economy too. my dad's 99 burb 2wd w/ 350 and overdrive gets 22mpg with a 3.42 rear and has plenty of towing power. his previous 87 burb got a best of 18 w/ wimpy 3.08 and didn't lose any mileage with a 3.73 swap. the 3.08 was too soft and the trans was always shift hunting on all these new england hills.

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